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Hussell, 19, of, Glossop and Thomas Fendall, 26, of Denton pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice at Liverpool Crown Court.

Fendall was sentenced to 19 months jail and Hussell to 16 months in a young offenders institute.

Fendall had pleaded guilty to another count of misconduct in a public office and four counts of computer misuse relating to the GMP intelligence system.

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Seargentt Lee Westhead from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “The actions of Fendall and Hussell undermine everything that is at the heart of policing in this country.

“The public expect and deserve those in public office to act honestly and impartially at all times; those working for the Police should demonstrate the highest levels of integrity.

“I hope that this investigation and today’s sentences offer reassurance to the public, in particular, those personally affected by the actions of Fendall and Hussell.”

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The pair were arrested in August 201 following an investigation by GMP’s Serious Collision investigation Unit.

They were then suspended from the force with immediate effect.

Prosecutor Brett Gerrity said the couple, who were in a personal relationship, abused their positions within the police to access restricted material on the police computer system for their own use and to settle a personal grievance.

He added: “Fendall used the police computer system to research background information on people both he and Hussell knew and shared information and documents with others.

“They provided Crimestoppers with bogus information leading to an innocent man being investigated by the police for attempted murder.

In committing these offences, Fendall and Hussell have failed to live up to the high standard of conduct expected from police employees and have betrayed the trust placed in them by the public.

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"They also supplied the DVLA with fictitious intelligence which lead to the same man having his driving licence revoked.

"He had to prove he was medically fit to drive before his licence could be reinstated two months later.

“Their actions had a profound effect on their victim and his family.

"Not only was he arrested for an extremely serious offence he had not committed, he also lost his driving licence and his job.

“In committing these offences, Fendall and Hussell have failed to live up to the high standard of conduct expected from police employees and have betrayed the trust placed in them by the public.

"Today as they begin their sentences they must now face up to the consequences of their actions.”

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